EVORA, Portugal- Chile’s president Michelle Bachelet Thursday criticized isolationist foreign policies and protectionism in trade during a state visit to Portugal.

Multilateralism is “crucial” to address global challenges, Bachelet said during a news conference, highlighting that “we must have coordinated and cooperative responses to make the voices of the many heard.”

Bachelet said she hoped to bring about an increase in trade with Portugal through her two-day visit, which includes presiding at a bilateral trade conference Friday.

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